Bartlett, TN vs Des Moines, IA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bartlett
73.3
#750 nationally
Des Moines
80.8
#61 nationally
Des Moines leads in walk score (45 vs 15). Bartlett leads in median household income ($94,603 vs $60,509). Des Moines leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartlett, TN | Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#750) | 80.8 (#61) |
| Population | 56,030 | 214,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,080 | $212,006 |
| Median Household Income | $94,603 | $60,509 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.4 | D+10.9 |
C
73.3 Score
Bartlett, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$324,080
Population
56,030
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
15
Southeast
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B-
80.8 Score
Des Moines, IA
Insurance capital with surprising vibrancy
Median Home
$212,006
Population
214,133
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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